Dairy Packaging NPI Technologist - Innovation & Trials

Kinisla; Ossett; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Matched pension up to 10%

Employee benefits platform

Employee Assistance Policy

Job summary

Kinisla in Ossett, West Yorkshire, is seeking a dynamic NPI Technologist to drive New Packaging Introduction for dairy butter spreads and margarines. You will ensure standardized packaging processes, conduct factory trials, and collaborate across Marketing, Operations and Commercial teams to deliver innovative packaging solutions.

You'll work with packaging suppliers, internal teams, and external agencies to support artwork approvals, stay updated on regulations, and help deliver Sustainability

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in packaging design / food science or equivalent.
• Experience in artwork approval, packaging development.
• Previous experience in the food industry.
• Project management and organisational skills: demonstrate flexibility & adaptability.
• Driven to overcome challenges and develop timely solutions.
• Numerical ability to record and analyse key process data.
• Highly organised multi-tasker, able to interpret data from multiple sources.
• Attention to detail with structured approach.
• Display tenacity, go that extra mile to achieve results and deliver excellent service.
• Able to play a key role as a high performing team; dairy, spreads, chilled foods experience would be advantageous.
• Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities or lead projects to improve sustainability of packaging.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams, packaging suppliers, customers, and brand marketing to drive excellence in packaging introduction.
• Conduct trials in the factory, establishing process control parameters and validating packaging standards to ensure consistency with Product Design.
• Own activities related with the introduction of new packaging into the factory using various systems (internal and customer).
• Collaborate with outside agencies and suppliers to coordinate and ensure the completion of relevant activities required as part of the artwork approval process.
• Support the delivery of Process & Profit Improvement Projects at the site level, ensuring changes are introduced in accordance with defined site capabilities, preserving product quality attributes, and meeting Food Safety and Legal requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with Marketing, Operations, and Commercial teams, ensuring customer care and adherence to our Purpose, Dairy Strategy, Vision, and Values.
• Stay updated on packaging regulations, customer requirements, and processes.
• Present packaging samples and concepts to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Packaging design

Food science

Artwork approval

Packaging development

Project management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Driving licence

Organisational skills

Education

BSc in packaging design

MSc in packaging/food science

Job description

Kinisla in Ossett, West Yorkshire, is seeking a dynamic NPI Technologist to drive New Packaging Introduction for dairy butter spreads and margarines. You will ensure standardized packaging processes, conduct factory trials, and collaborate across Marketing, Operations and Commercial teams to deliver innovative packaging solutions.

You'll work with packaging suppliers, internal teams, and external agencies to support artwork approvals, stay updated on regulations, and help deliver Sustainability